I HOPE NOT TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE WHEELING TROLLEYS FULL OF SOFT DRINKS OUT OF SUPERMARKETS WITH THEIR KIDS WHEN THESE THINGS ARE BETTER KNOWN.
Chemicals In Fizzy Drinks Perilous To Our Health
See Why!
MY COUSINS WERE ALLOWED TO HAVE LOTS OF FIZZY DRINKS I WASN'T BROUGHT UP WITH -
I WISHED WE COULD HAVE MORE, HOWEVER, OUR FAMILY EXPERIENCED BETTER HEALTH TO THEIRS AND TO THIS DAY, I THANK MY MUM FOR HER WISDOM WHEN RESEARCH WASN'T AROUND. SO I'M INCLUDING THIS ARTICLE IN MY BLOG TO BENEFIT OTHER FAMILIES OUT THERE.
Why You Should Be Worried About The Chemicals In Your Soda
By Riley Cardoza
It's hard, we know, and the addictive properties of the Caffeine in every can certainly don't make giving up soda any easier. But hear us out. Doubling up on soft drinks every week means doubling your risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a study in the American Association for Cancer Research's journal. Drinking a standard can of cola is like pouring 39 grams of sugar straight down your throat, and there's nothing sweet about what it'll do to your waistline. Even if you go for the sugar-free options, a recent study in the journal Stroke found that artificially-sweetened drinks lead to increased risk of strokes and dementia.
And we haven't even touched on Soda's link to Diabetes or Obesity yet.
Odds are, this isn't news to you. You've heard it all before — soda is bad. But it isn't that simple. We've broken down all the dangerous chemical ingredients hiding in small print on your favorite can. If this doesn't convince you to dump the six pack that's in your fridge, we don't know what else will.
Maybe the fact that diet soda made it onto our list of 50 Unhealthiest Foods
On The Planet?
Caramel Color
While the caramel color added to dark sodas like Colas seems innocent enough thanks to its FDA approval, when the International Agency for Research on Cancer lists something as a carcinogen, we reconsider. 4-MEI, found in caramel color, was shown by the National Toxicology Program to increase the rate of malignant and benign tumors in rats. Humans don't ever consume 4-MEI in such large doses, but can you blame us for not being very relieved by that?
Biphenol-A
BPA isn't just found in plastic water bottles, but also in the plastic lining of aluminum soda cans. This chemical mimics estrogen when in the body, which leads to early puberty in females and increased rates of reproductive cancers, according to a study in Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine.
The risk is even worse if the plastic is left out and stressed by heat or light.
Brominated Vegetable Oil
Who wouldn't want flame retardant lurking in their soda? Oh wait, us — consuming too much brominated vegetable oil can lead to bromine exposure, characterized by skin lesions, nerve problems, and reproductive issues, according to a study in e-Eros. No wonder Europe and Japan banned it.
Yellow-5
Beware asthmatics and those with aspirin intolerances. A study Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology says you're much more likely to have allergies or sensitivities to this dye found in bright yellow sodas. Anyone worried about Child Hyperactivity has reason for concern.
Phosphoric Acid
Without phosphoric acid, soda would spoil quicker and lack that sharp flavor we know and love. But is it worth a trip to the dentist? Acid this strong will erode your teeth if you drink it every day.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Did you know how you eat can affect how you think? A UCLA study showed that diets high in fructose can actually Slow down your Brain, altering your ability to learn and remember new information. High-fructose corn syrup specifically has also been linked to obesity, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Aspartame
This is why diet soda can actually do you more harm than good. Not only does a study in Cell Biology and Toxicology claim that this artificial sweetener turns into toxic wood alcohol and formaldehyde when it reaches your body, it isn't eliminated by your kidney and liver's normal waste filtering. It's also an Excitotoxin that gets your neurons overexcited enough to burn out and die off.
That's just as bad as it sounds — it can actually lower intelligence.
Sucralose
Compared to other commercial artificial sweeteners, this one is less dangerous. That being said, it's good to stay away from sweeteners in general. According to a study in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, they can drive you to eat more, and it's found in some diet soda brands.
Acesulfame Potassium
Not to sound like a broken record, but avoid artificial sweeteners, typically found in diet sodas, whenever possible. This one has similar properties to aspartame.
A study in Preventive Medicine links it to urinary tract tumors in Argentinian patients.
Saccharin
Surprise, surprise — we're not a fan of this artificial sweetener either. A Purdue and National Institute of Health study showed that rats fed saccharin-rich diets gained more weight when compared to rats eating real sugar.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
It's safe to say most of us don't think about our kidneys too much, but soda drinkers should be wary of what the sodium hexametaphosphate is doing to them. When researchers from an International Journal of Toxicology study tested this chemical on rats, their kidneys became pale and swollen. As if that wasn't bad enough, they also suffered from skin irritation.
Sodium Benzoate
On its own, sodium benzoate isn't so bad. When it combines with ascorbic acid in your soda, benzene, a known carcinogen, may form. The rate at which benzene forms is increased by heat, light, and shelf life, so always store your six pack in the fridge.
Citric Acid
To balance the sugary sweetness of a soda, beverage companies add citric acid.
A study in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry links this acid to teeth erosion and Dental visits.
This is just another one of the 13 Things That Can Happen To Your Body
When You Drink Soda, and it's nothing to smile about.
Article Source HERE
The Colors are also a common cause of behavior problems in kids.
Especially if they have ADD or ADHD.
I can't help what the Manufacturers do - I'm just letting you know.
Reasons To Keep Your Kids Away From Fizzy Drinks
Soda Isn’t Nutritious:
Soda does not have any nutritional value. Although it seems obvious, soda does not provide the nutrition our bodies need. It provides empty calories that can suppress the appetite, which leads children to eat less of the foods they need to feed their bodies.
Fizzy Drinks Can Lead To Childhood Obesity
Soda is high in sugar and calories, which could lead to obesity, diabetes and blood sugar imbalances. Even choosing diet soda to avoid sugar won’t prevent obesity in children, because aspartame increases sugar cravings telling the brain to consume more.
Soda Can Be Harmful To Children’s Brains
Soda can have damaging effects such as decreased brain function, moodiness, headaches and allergies. Caffeine in fizzy drinks could create physical dependence and upsets the normal balance of neurochemistry in kids’ developing brains. When a child drinks soda, they consume chemicals, like MSG that hides in the citric acid of soda, that can alter their brains.
Soda Weakens Kidneys And The Liver
High levels of phosphoric acid in fizzy drinks can be linked to kidney stones and other problems. Surprisingly, diet soda is most likely to have a negative effect on kidney function. High sugar levels in soda van also place pressure on the liver.
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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT CORDIALS ARE NOT A GOOD SUBSTITUTE!!!
Food Colours And Hyperactivity
Research has found a possible link between certain artificial colours used in food and problems with Hyperactivity in Children.
If your child is overactive and struggles to concentrate, it might help to cut out these colours in their diet.
E102 (tartrazine) E104 (quinoline yellow) E110 (sunset yellow FCF) E122 (carmoisine) E124 (ponceau 4R) E129 (allura red) are the main offenders.
Red Dye 40 is the worst offender for causing ADHD symptoms and other Neurobehavioral conditions. Red 40 goes by 6-8 other names - it's tricky!
Soft Drinks and Food Colors are also a "No No" for Kids and Young People with ADS Autism.
Now The Following Statement Is Believable
Could Food Dyes Disrupt Children's Behavior and Learning?
Studies suggest artificial food dyes are a major dietary culprit that could impact some children's behavior and learning.
Some Food Colors can also cause Inattentiveness in your Kids.
"What's that? You are giving your Kids?"
Please don't be so liberal.